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Insect bites and stings - Management
What advice can I give to eliminate an infestation?
- Flea infestations:
- Treat the pet, its bedding, and household carpets and soft furnishings with an insecticide.
- Rugs and furniture should be thoroughly vacuumed.
- Limit contact with other pets.
- Cheyletiella mite:
- Seek local veterinary advice as aggressive treatment is needed.
- Bedbugs:
- Contact a reputable pest control company, so that thorough treatment with a residual insecticidal spray or powder can be carried out. It may be necessary to treat on more than one occasion to completely eradicate bedbugs.
Clarification / Additional information
- Seek veterinary advice for the most appropriate treatment to eliminate an infestation.
Basis for recommendation
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